Power Line Communications : Theory and Applications for Narrowband and Broadband Communications Over Power Lines

Power Line Communications (PLC) is a promising emerging technology, which has attracted much attention due to the wide availability of power distribution lines. This book provides a thorough introduction to the use of power lines for communication purposes, ranging from channel characterization, communications on the physical layer and electromagnetic interference, through to protocols, networks, standards and up to systems and implementations. With contributions from many of the most prominent international PLC experts from academia and industry, Power Line Communications brings together a wealth of information on PLC specific topics that provide the reader with a broad coverage of the major developments within the field. Acts as a single source reference guide to PLC collating information that is widely dispersed in current literature, such as in research papers and standards. Covers both the state of the art, and ongoing research topics. Considers future developments and deployments of PLC Content: Chapter 1 Introduction (pages 1–6): Hendrik C. Ferreira, Lutz Lampe, John Newbury and Theo G. Swart Chapter 2 Channel Characterization (pages 7–126): P. Amirshahi, F. Canete, K. Dostert, S. Galli, M. Katayama and M. Kavehrad Chapter 3 Electromagnetic Compatibility (pages 127–145): H. Hirsch and M. Koch Chapter 4 Coupling (pages 147–194): P. A. Janse van Rensburg Chapter 5 Digital Transmission Techniques (pages 195–310): M. Ardakani, G. Colavolpe, K. Dostert, H. C. Ferreira, D. Fertonani, T. G. Swart, A. M. Tonello, D. Umehara and A. J. H. Vinck Chapter 6 Protocols for PLC Systems (pages 311–362): G. Bumiller, H. Hrasnica, L. Lampe, M. Lobashov and T. Stockhammer Chapter 7 Industrial and International Standards on PLC?Based Networking Technologies (pages 363–412): S. Galli, M. Koch, H. A. Latchman, S. Lee and V. Oksman Chapter 8 Systems and Implementations (pages 413–495): I. Berganza Valmala, G. Bumiller, H. A. Latchman, M. V. Ribeiro, A. Sendin Escalona, E. R. Wade and L. W. Yonge Chapter 9 Conclusions (pages 497–499): Hendrik C. Ferreira, Lutz Lampe, John Newbury and Theo G. Swart Power Line Communications (PLC) is a promising emerging technology, which has attracted much attention due to the wide availability of power distribution lines. This book provides a thorough introduction to the use of power lines for communication purposes, ranging from channel characterization, communications on the physical layer and electromagnetic interference, through to protocols, networks, standards and up to systems and implementations. With contributions from many of the most prominent international PLC experts from academia and industry, __Power Line Communications__ brings together a wealth of information on PLC specific topics that provide the reader with a broad coverage of the major developments within the field.* Acts as a single source reference guide to PLC collating information that is widely dispersed in current literature, such as in research papers and standards. * Covers both the state of the art, and ongoing research topics. * Considers future developments and deployments of PLC Content: Chapter 1 Introduction (pages 1–6): Hendrik C. Ferreira, Lutz Lampe, John Newbury and Theo G. SwartChapter 2 Channel Characterization (pages 7–126): P. Amirshahi, F. Canete, K. Dostert, S. Galli, M. Katayama and M. KavehradChapter 3 Electromagnetic Compatibility (pages 127–145): H. Hirsch and M. KochChapter 4 Coupling (pages 147–194): P. A. Janse van RensburgChapter 5 Digital Transmission Techniques (pages 195–310): M. Ardakani, G. Colavolpe, K. Dostert, H. C. Ferreira, D. Fertonani, T. G. Swart, A. M. Tonello, D. Umehara and A. J. H. VinckChapter 6 Protocols for PLC Systems (pages 311–362): G. Bumiller, H. Hrasnica, L. Lampe, M. Lobashov and T. StockhammerChapter 7 Industrial and International Standards on PLC?Based Networking Technologies (pages 363–412): S. Galli, M. Koch, H. A. Latchman, S. Lee and V. OksmanChapter 8 Systems and Implementations (pages 413–495): I. Berganza Valmala, G. Bumiller, H. A. Latchman, M. V. Ribeiro, A. Sendin Escalona, E. R. Wade and L. W. YongeChapter 9 Conclusions (pages 497–499): Hendrik C. Ferreira, Lutz Lampe, John Newbury and Theo G. Swart Considers future developments and deployments of PLC. --Résumé de l'éditeur